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Once down to just 417 breeding pairs, bald eagles have made a stunning comeback to 324,000 birds today thanks to conservation efforts. New books reveal how smart strategies and dedicated people are helping bird populations recover across North America.
Missouri needs skilled birdwatchers to help track declining bird populations across five survey routes this summer. The volunteer effort is part of a 60-year conservation program that revealed North America has lost nearly 3 billion birds since 1970.
Solar farms managed with wildflowers and varied habitats are attracting nearly three times more birds than traditional crop fields. New research shows these clean energy sites can double as nature sanctuaries when designed thoughtfully.
Last February, over 830,000 volunteers across six continents grabbed their binoculars and helped scientists track wild bird populations in the largest citizen science event of its kind. This year's Great Backyard Bird Count smashed those records, creating what researchers call a "heartbeat check" for the planet's health.